Duelling

**BigTex** · 08-26-2008, 18:53

All for it, but not with handguns. There needs to be some skill involved. Swords make it to quick at that, knife's and fists.

Pretty sure that duel's qualify as mansluaghter in most countries. If they arent outlawed specifically their covered in laws dealing with homicide, sadly.

**King Henry V** · 08-26-2008, 19:10

It is the only honourable way to resolve a dispute between gentlemen, provided of course that they are gentlemen. If they are not, then the old fisty-cuffs is just as acceptable.

**PBI** · 08-26-2008, 19:11

I am opposed to it.

Resolving disputes is what the law is for. Failing that, the ability to deal with those you don't like with without resorting to violence is a basic prerequisite of civilized society.

I certainly don't see why prowess in physical combat has any bearing on the legitimacy of either side in a dispute. Seems mostly like a means for those skilled in combat to take whatever they want from those who are not.

Furthermore, I consider the right to life to be inalienable. Meaning, there is no contract you can enter into to surrender it. Since your opponent in a duel cannot have legitimately waived their right to life, killing them is murder.

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 08-26-2008, 19:12

Originally Posted by Poor Bloody Infantry

I am opposed to it.

Resolving disputes is what the law is for. Failing that, the ability to deal with those you don't like with without resorting to violence is a basic prerequisite of civilized society.

I certainly don't see why prowess in physical combat has any bearing on the legitimacy of either side in a dispute. Seems mostly like a means for those skilled in combat to take whatever they want from those who are not.

It is a way of settling questions of honour which must be agreed to by both parties, not a way of doing divorce settlements.

**Crazed Rabbit** · 08-26-2008, 20:26

Nope. I'm against it.

The only one who can harm my honor is myself.

CR

**Kralizec** · 08-26-2008, 20:33

Against. ~~You don't stand a chance against Jotun anyway~~ We have courts to settle disputes.

It is a way of settling questions of honour which must be agreed to by both parties, not a way of doing divorce settlements.

It's as backwards and primitive as honour killings. But if it's on mutual agreement, I grant that it's a great plus that it will only lead to idiots killing idiots.

Just curious, what sort of disputes do you have in mind that ought to be settled by duels?

**FactionHeir** · 08-26-2008, 20:35

Usually tends to be over material goods or women I think.

**yesdachi** · 08-26-2008, 21:04

If both participants agree to the rules then I am ok with it. But I am also ok with suicide, abortion and euthanasia.

IIRC the concept of sword duels in the “west” fell out of favor when they started cheating (sucker moves that were planned and practiced) in France back in the time of wigs. But they used little girl swords only fit for dancing and tea. I would choose a Dotanuki or something with a little more testosterone.

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 08-26-2008, 20:38

Originally Posted by Fenring

Just curious, what sort of disputes do you have in mind that ought to be settled by duels?

Well, naturally legal disputes can be settled in a court of law. I was thinking more where a party has been insulted, or a third party has been insulted. Defending honour, so to speak. Or, as in the case of Mensur, tradition.

**Lemur** · 08-26-2008, 20:40

Much more interesting if you could duel over small claims and insurance issues. Your neighbor built a fence that you believe is two feet into your property? Duel!